An excessive heat watch is in effect and health officials are warning people to seek air-conditioned spaces and shade, and to help their more vulnerable neighbors find relief.
Multnomah County Cooling centers:
Multnomah County Public libraries are extending their hours
- Central, 801 SW 10th Ave., Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Gresham, 385 NW Miller Ave., Wednesday and Thursday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Midland, 805 SE 122nd Ave., Wednesday and Thursday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Holgate, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd., Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Washington County
Beaverton
The Cathy Stanton Room at the main Beaverton City Library will be open and face masks are required.
- Address: 12375 SW 5th St.
- Wednesday, August 11, 7 - 9 p.m.
- Thursday, August 12, 6 - 10 p.m.
- Friday, August 13, 6 - 10 p.m.
- Saturday, August 14, 6 - 8 p.m.
Hillsboro
Cooling Centers
- Brookwood Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Wednesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Hillsboro Civic Center, 120 East Main St., Wednesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Pets in crates are allowed.
- Shute Park Library, 775 SE 10th Ave., Wednesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Spray Parks
- Butternut Creek Park, 7830 SE, SW Deline St., open daily 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Magnolia Park, 1810 NW 192nd Ave., open daily 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Walnut Street Park, 1717 SE Walnut St., open daily 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station, 943 NE Orenco Station Loop, open daily 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Tom Hughes Civic Center Plaza, 150 E Main St., open daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Trimet has dropped the 100-degree caveatit had instated during the last round of intense heat. Instead, this extends to anyone who cannot afford a ride beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 12 p.m.
Find more help and tips here. Stay HYDRATED and be well.
xo Stacey & Mike